OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County residents woke up Wednesday morning to downed power lines, power outages and downed trees.
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County residents woke up Wednesday morning to downed power lines, power outages and downed trees.
Residents are advised to stay home and stay off the roads.
FPL reported 15,309 power outages during the storm. Glades Electric reported 911 power outages.
Downed power lines are reported on major roadways. Emergency officials are assessing damage.
Many traffic lights are out. Motorists are advised that if a traffic light is not working, treat the intersection as a four way stop.
Six persons spent the night at the special needs shelter. The shelter at South Elementary School attracted 120 persons and 10 pets.
Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
